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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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